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. >> reporter: but the prosecutor, doug hansen says the laws are designed to protect the vulnerable. >> we have to hold people accountable once we get evidence. and also hem the victims get out. >> i understand that there is cases where there is domestic violence. but when there's so much evidence that shows this was a medical problem, god willing, they'll let him come home. >> reporter: as they fight the court order, the legal fees mount. they say they're barely getting by. >> we live on love. we don't have much money. >> my oldest son is supposed to be doing little league. we couldn't afford the sign him up because of lawyer's fees. >> reporter: if adam is convicted, there's a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a $125,000 fee. >> it's tearing up our family for them to keep us apart. sorry. >> juju chang reporting. adam kerns is receiving therapy. his case may not be resolved for months. >>> when we come back, we'll turn to weather. [ male announcer ] you have dreams... goals for the future... what if they were # stolen from you? by alzheimer's. this cruel disease is the !
. >> reporter: but the prosecutor, doug hansen says the laws are designed to protect the vulnerable. >> we have to hold people accountable once we get evidence. and also hem the victims get out. >> i understand that there is cases where there is domestic violence. but when there's so much evidence that shows this was a medical problem, god willing, they'll let him come home. >> reporter: as they fight the court order, the legal fees mount. they say they're barely getting...
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and there are proposed federal laws aiming to crack down further. >> stop the breeding, and then fix the ones that are already out there. get more people like me involved to go out there and fix the problems and help these people. >> reporter: until then, sanctuaries will continue to overflow with hard to handle pets. lisa will continue to help overwhelmed families. >> it's okay. >> reporter: and pet lovers will plunk down their savings. >> and his price is 55. >> okay. >> reporter: $5,500 for the joy and trial of becoming a monkey mom. >> thank you. >> reporter: i'm jeremy hubbard for "nightline" in new york. >> "my child is a monkey" premieres this friday night, august 6th, on the national geographic channel. >>> when we return, up on the roof. the story of a new kind of urban farmer. announcer: this is a baby.u?u?uu a baby generating data in a neo-natal ward. every heart beat, every breath, every anomaly... from over a thousand pieces of unique information per second. helping doctors find new ways to detect life threatening infections up to 24 hours sooner. on a smarter planet...
and there are proposed federal laws aiming to crack down further. >> stop the breeding, and then fix the ones that are already out there. get more people like me involved to go out there and fix the problems and help these people. >> reporter: until then, sanctuaries will continue to overflow with hard to handle pets. lisa will continue to help overwhelmed families. >> it's okay. >> reporter: and pet lovers will plunk down their savings. >> and his price is 55....
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according to law, he had it to turn these haitian refugees over to mexican authorities. according to people who were on the ship the captain was visibly upset over this. >> they're lucky to just run into this boat. thankfully the biggest boat out there. ♪ >>> don't mess with a bull, young man. you'll get the horn. what has been great advice for this man. this is a bull ring in spain. you see this man in the front with the light blue top. he starts punching the bull. >> oh, boy. >> never a good sign when you see the bull start doing the thing with the hoof. >> i thought that was just in cartoons. >> whoa! >> oh, my gosh. >> he's still going. >> and he's still going. >> oh! >> this guy -- oh, my goodness. he got the horns and then some. >> he got the horns, he got b k bucked. he was all over the place. >> he started taunting the bull, but he didn't realize how fast this bull was and as he was trying to run away from him over the stairs, the bull got him and threw him in the air, went down the other side of the stairs and continued to gore the guy. fortunately the bull is
according to law, he had it to turn these haitian refugees over to mexican authorities. according to people who were on the ship the captain was visibly upset over this. >> they're lucky to just run into this boat. thankfully the biggest boat out there. ♪ >>> don't mess with a bull, young man. you'll get the horn. what has been great advice for this man. this is a bull ring in spain. you see this man in the front with the light blue top. he starts punching the bull. >>...
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bill he'll outline later today, will include republican ideas, such as reform to medical malpractice law and cracking down an medicaid and medicare fraud. but mr. obama will support an end game move. it's called reconciliation. and only requires 51 votes to pass the bill in the senate. democratic leaders pack the president's plan. >> legislation will have legislation that's affordable for the middle class. and it holds the insurance companies accountable in doing so. >> reporter: later this afternoon, the president will make his case to the american people. he'll argue that reconciliation is appropriate, as a way to help bring down the ballooning federal deficit. some lawmakers fear the move is being used to ram this legislation through congress. >> it won't work. it won't work because it was never designed for that kind of significant legislation. >> if more money and more government were the answer, we would have fixed health care a long time. >> reporter: democrats argue that it's necessary. but republicans insist they are expressing the will of families and small businesses. >> we ne
bill he'll outline later today, will include republican ideas, such as reform to medical malpractice law and cracking down an medicaid and medicare fraud. but mr. obama will support an end game move. it's called reconciliation. and only requires 51 votes to pass the bill in the senate. democratic leaders pack the president's plan. >> legislation will have legislation that's affordable for the middle class. and it holds the insurance companies accountable in doing so. >> reporter:...
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laws exist, plenty of laws, to protect women in these relationships where would be stalkers must stay a certain distance away, but as vicki mabrey found out, a warning may not do the job. a warning, some may find this disturbing. >> reporter: amanda ross, cindy bischof, deonna notice, were all murdered by their significant other, and each one at the time of her death had a restraining order barring their ex boyfriend from coming anywhere near them. >> with the restraining order, it's simply that, a piece of paper. >> reporter: cindy bischof's brother says his sister was a real estate agent living with her boyfriend outside of chicago. to mike, they seemed like a happy couple. >> he was very charming. our kids knew him as uncle mike. >> reporter: when he lost his job, he got depressed and started drinking. cindy encouraged him to get help, when he didn't, she asked him to leave. that's when the stalking started. he attempted to hang himself on her back patio. he broke into her house. >> he took a 16 gallon drum of paint and pretty much every personal belonging she had, from electronics
laws exist, plenty of laws, to protect women in these relationships where would be stalkers must stay a certain distance away, but as vicki mabrey found out, a warning may not do the job. a warning, some may find this disturbing. >> reporter: amanda ross, cindy bischof, deonna notice, were all murdered by their significant other, and each one at the time of her death had a restraining order barring their ex boyfriend from coming anywhere near them. >> with the restraining order,...
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an arrest and a push for new laws to help parents protect their children. here's tanya rivero. >> reporter: it was the romance that made national headlines and outraged parents. 41-year-old teacher james hooker left his family to move in with his former student, 18-year-old jordan pourers. appearing here on "good morning america." >> here's more than a leveover. >> reporter: he was arrested for an inappropriate relationship with another student years ago. >> i don't know how he can have a cold heart. >> reporter: the arrest, a vindication for jordan's mother. >> i've always suspected other cases. i have had the same contention. he's a pervert. this predatory behavior doesn't happen overnight. >> reporter: while student-teacher relationships are at best, unethical, they're not always illegal. the law varies from state to state. experts say most relationships go unreported and unprosecuted. far cry of the case of mary kay letourneaux. the more common scenario, high school students falling victim to teachers who see them as fair game. >> teachers are not often
an arrest and a push for new laws to help parents protect their children. here's tanya rivero. >> reporter: it was the romance that made national headlines and outraged parents. 41-year-old teacher james hooker left his family to move in with his former student, 18-year-old jordan pourers. appearing here on "good morning america." >> here's more than a leveover. >> reporter: he was arrested for an inappropriate relationship with another student years ago. >> i...
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today it's against the law to text while driving a car. in anne arundel county officials showed off why you really need to just put your phone in your pocket. community members were invited to try a free live simulation of what can happen when you text behind the wheel, at anne arundel community college. no real surprise here, we had a number of crashes. >> the airbags came out and we had to -- and i started freaking out. i thought the car was going to explode. >> i'm not taking that chance ever again. it's not worth it. my life was almost on the line over a dumb text message that could have waited. >> i just take my phone out and put it in the glove compartment so i don't care about it or turn it off. >> the new law doesn't ban reading text messages or talking on the phone. if you're caught texting you could be fined $500. do you think the new law can be enforced by police? log on to abc2news.com. tell us what you think. scroll down and look at the righthand side of the home page. >>> speeders, beware as well. the speed cameras are active
today it's against the law to text while driving a car. in anne arundel county officials showed off why you really need to just put your phone in your pocket. community members were invited to try a free live simulation of what can happen when you text behind the wheel, at anne arundel community college. no real surprise here, we had a number of crashes. >> the airbags came out and we had to -- and i started freaking out. i thought the car was going to explode. >> i'm not taking...
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other and that they also respect each other and those laws and by all means exercise common sense as we together share the roads. >> we're currently in the second of four waves of enforcement for smooth operator. this program wraps up in september. during the first wave, police issued more than 1100 citations and hearthed 15 drivers with dui. >>> my son was murdered, and the law has not held the officer accountable the way that he should have been held accountable. >> it is a verdict that has caused riots in oakland resulting in more than 50 arrests. johan's messiere was convicted of involuntary manslaughter. he grew angry at grant who was resisting arrest and claims he drew his gun instead of his taser accidentally. he could face two to four years in jail when he is sentenced. >>> the coast guard says they have recovered a body from the delaware river near the site of the collision between the amphibious tour boat and the barge. they are not saying whether it's one of two hungarians missing. the boat had 37 people on board when it crashed with the barge. the duck boat really had no
other and that they also respect each other and those laws and by all means exercise common sense as we together share the roads. >> we're currently in the second of four waves of enforcement for smooth operator. this program wraps up in september. during the first wave, police issued more than 1100 citations and hearthed 15 drivers with dui. >>> my son was murdered, and the law has not held the officer accountable the way that he should have been held accountable. >> it is...
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law enforcement officials right now are at the scene, they're looking for pieces of the device in order to begin to put them back together to get a sense of who might be involved. they're also looking for surveillance tape. any surveillance tape that would give them an idea who might have done this. also we're told in addition to looking at potential domestic suspects, they're looking at people trying to leave the boston area airport. everything is being looked at. this is the highest priority of the federal government right now. >> pierre, i want to go to the video of the explosion. we're going to slow it down. look again at this video. tell me, forensically, what investigators think they can determine from what we're seeing. >> i spoke with sources who were watching and witnesses that particular videotape. they say it confirms what they think. if you look closely, it seems to come from a fairly confined small area. again, that was one of the reasons why they thought this was some sort of package left behind in the midst of that crowd to harm everyone in the immediate proximity. >> and
law enforcement officials right now are at the scene, they're looking for pieces of the device in order to begin to put them back together to get a sense of who might be involved. they're also looking for surveillance tape. any surveillance tape that would give them an idea who might have done this. also we're told in addition to looking at potential domestic suspects, they're looking at people trying to leave the boston area airport. everything is being looked at. this is the highest priority...
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that's not permitted under our laws. >> reporter: but it would make it more difficult for prosecutors to charge him with attempted murder. >> if she backs him up and says yes, we talked about a suicide pact, and i don't blame him for anything, i feel bad for my husband, i think the district attorney is going to listen to that and ultimately work some sort of resolution. >> reporter: all of which would seem to point to the likelihood of a plea paragain, perhaps to the lesser charge of solicitation, which does not carry a life sentence. oldest of all is the fact that legally, jennifer campbell has to walk a very fine line. if she's too supportive of her husband, she could be put in legal jeopardy, herself. >> the crazy thing in california law is that you can be prosecuted for attempted murder for having somebody try to kill you. it's a crazy quirk in the law. >> reporter: friends of the couple aren't sure what to think. >> it is definitely a mystery to me. it keeps me up every night. it keeps me up every night wondering why. >> reporter: and if the case does end up in a plea bargain, it
that's not permitted under our laws. >> reporter: but it would make it more difficult for prosecutors to charge him with attempted murder. >> if she backs him up and says yes, we talked about a suicide pact, and i don't blame him for anything, i feel bad for my husband, i think the district attorney is going to listen to that and ultimately work some sort of resolution. >> reporter: all of which would seem to point to the likelihood of a plea paragain, perhaps to the lesser...
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and lastly is that emergency law lifting the emergency law, appealing it. that has been in effect since 1967 and allows the egyptian government to disrespect civil liberties and allows them to do whafrk they want to do. >> we watched president obama in '09 in cairo speaking about democracy and human rights. at the time, the words weren't considered a harsh criticism of mubarak in any way. has that changed at all now in. >> what we have heard is president obama saying, using benign diplomatic language in the cameras about how he's pushing or gently nudging mubarak toward these reforms. yerd in an interview i did with david axelrod, he used stronger language to talk about how president obama has been conveying this to mubarak. stronger language than we have ever heard before. >> he's on several occasions directly confronted president mubarak on it, and pushed him on the need to -- for political reform. >> to get ahead. >> in this country, exactly, to get ahead of this. >> directly confunted, david. that's what i'm told by white house officials, more diplomati
and lastly is that emergency law lifting the emergency law, appealing it. that has been in effect since 1967 and allows the egyptian government to disrespect civil liberties and allows them to do whafrk they want to do. >> we watched president obama in '09 in cairo speaking about democracy and human rights. at the time, the words weren't considered a harsh criticism of mubarak in any way. has that changed at all now in. >> what we have heard is president obama saying, using benign...
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i either need to go to los angeles and see if i can do this or i need to go to law school. and she said, go to los angeles. >> jimmy: really? >> yes. she said, go to los angeles. can you believe that? >> jimmy: that is surprising. >> and then i came to l.a., and within three months, had my first gig. >> jimmy: three months? >> three months. >> jimmy: she was right. >> she was. how about it? she knew what she was doing. everybody was telling her, are you crazy in? you're sending your 17-year-old daughter to l.a. by herself? >> jimmy: you could be defending lindsay lohan right now. >> that was my plan. that was my plan. >> jimmy: your mom is a nurse. >> yes, she is. >> jimmy: and you play a nurse on "hawthorne." does she evaluate and criticize your nursing? >> she did, quite a bit last year. which is why i got a new technical team this year, because -- >> jimiher >> it was last year. but yes, last year, she was really on top of it. and i'm very thankful because there was a lot of things that she was making me aware of that i don't think i would have been if she hadn't -- >> j
i either need to go to los angeles and see if i can do this or i need to go to law school. and she said, go to los angeles. >> jimmy: really? >> yes. she said, go to los angeles. can you believe that? >> jimmy: that is surprising. >> and then i came to l.a., and within three months, had my first gig. >> jimmy: three months? >> three months. >> jimmy: she was right. >> she was. how about it? she knew what she was doing. everybody was telling her,...
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. >>> when we come back, we hit the streets of philadelphia as law enforcement tries to reclaim the city of brotherly love. welcome to the now network. right now five coworkers are working from the road using a mifi-- a mobile hotspot that provides up to five shared wi-fi connections. two are downloading the final final revised final presentation. - one just got an email. - woman: what?! hmph. it's being revised again. the copilot is on mapquest. and tom is streaming meeting psych-up music - from meltedmetal.com. - ( heavy metal music playing ) that's happening now with the new mifi from sprint-- the mobile hotspot that fits in your pocket. sprint. the now network. deaf, hard-of-hearing, and people with speech disabilities access www.sprintrelay.com. but those days came and went, and the cigarettes remained. but today's a new day. and a few simple steps can make a real difference in your next quit... things like starting with a plan to quit smoking... getting support... and talking to your doctor about how prescription treatments can help you. talk to your doctor about prescription treat
. >>> when we come back, we hit the streets of philadelphia as law enforcement tries to reclaim the city of brotherly love. welcome to the now network. right now five coworkers are working from the road using a mifi-- a mobile hotspot that provides up to five shared wi-fi connections. two are downloading the final final revised final presentation. - one just got an email. - woman: what?! hmph. it's being revised again. the copilot is on mapquest. and tom is streaming meeting psych-up...
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. >> reporter: law enforcement officials tell us the case was so badly mishandled originally by police that state prosecutors and the fbi have to go back and look over the forensics, talk to eyewitnesses. all of this ahead of a possible grand jury impanelment on april 10. five weeks after the shooting, we are learning that trayvon martin's girlfriend, on the phone with him that night, the only person to hear most of this unfold and still not spoken to by investigators. >> still not. okay. thanks so much. >>> now a developing story on the washington watchdog tonight. president obama has fired the chief of the general services administration, martha johnson after an audit found kpetive spending at a las vegas luxury hotel. the expensives included $3200 for a mind reader. $63 hundred on a commemorative coin set and money on an exercise to build a bicycle. the white house called it a gross misuse of taxpayer dollars. >>> it's not every day the president launches a rocket at the supreme court. but it happened today, setting a the stage for a battle of the titans in the decision over health
. >> reporter: law enforcement officials tell us the case was so badly mishandled originally by police that state prosecutors and the fbi have to go back and look over the forensics, talk to eyewitnesses. all of this ahead of a possible grand jury impanelment on april 10. five weeks after the shooting, we are learning that trayvon martin's girlfriend, on the phone with him that night, the only person to hear most of this unfold and still not spoken to by investigators. >> still not....
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beat john harbaugh's brother-in-law. they're 5-and-2. that's good for gary williams and the squad. >>> let's look at weather right now. here's wyatt. >> good morning, jamie, megan, absolutely looking at a day that'll be a day of changing weather around here. been as cold as 9 degrees on the second day of december. nowhere near that chilly today. morning temperatures around 35 to 39 degrees. we're in the 30s. most spots above the freezing mark. here's what we're watching primarily. a big swath of precipitation moving into the southeastern u.s. breezy, windy weather will come in with this later on. watch out for that. won't need sunglasses today. will be cloudy with showers on and off throughout the evening. rain after 2:00 tonight. watch out as rain continues. it will be getting windy out there. some peak wind gusts could approach 30 miles an hour. rain clears out in a hurry tomorrow morning. 60 degrees on tap for our thursday. chillier day friday with sunshine. for the most part, weekend looking pretty nice, just chilly. do the roads loo
beat john harbaugh's brother-in-law. they're 5-and-2. that's good for gary williams and the squad. >>> let's look at weather right now. here's wyatt. >> good morning, jamie, megan, absolutely looking at a day that'll be a day of changing weather around here. been as cold as 9 degrees on the second day of december. nowhere near that chilly today. morning temperatures around 35 to 39 degrees. we're in the 30s. most spots above the freezing mark. here's what we're watching...
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it helped the state pass several laws. mitten is now in a loving home and continues to recover but her story and the impact of it has won her the honor of being named cat of the year. the aspca will honor her later this month because of her story and the change it helped bring. >> the folks who went down and testified to get these bills passed held up these huge posters of mittens, covered in the burn cream and had her kittens in front of her and i think her case helped sway some of our state lawmakers. >> reporter: the aspca thought so. it also thought highley of some of the people and the work they did in baltimore city to combat animal abuse. we will explain that and tell how else will be awarded coming up tonight. >> thank you. facebook may make it easy tore keep up with your friends but it's also easy for bullying. more than 80% who use the sites have witnessed people being bullied and being mean. that's according to a new report by the internet and american life project. about a quarter of the team surveyed had an on
it helped the state pass several laws. mitten is now in a loving home and continues to recover but her story and the impact of it has won her the honor of being named cat of the year. the aspca will honor her later this month because of her story and the change it helped bring. >> the folks who went down and testified to get these bills passed held up these huge posters of mittens, covered in the burn cream and had her kittens in front of her and i think her case helped sway some of our...
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mickey rooney wants the law to protect him from his stepson and his stepson's wife. according to court documents, the couple is taking rooney's money verbally abusing him and keeping food and medicine from him. a temporary retraining order was granted money and the conserve have ator was appointed. he won multiple awards including an oscar golden blob and emmy. >>> elizabeth taylor will stay in the hospital for a few more days sidelined by heart trouble. the 78-year-old screen legend is resting comfortably with family and friend at her side. her doctors continue to run test. >>> all right. is roseanne barr going nuts? i won't respond. she is getting a reality show. she landed a new series on lifetime based on her life on a ha huh wiean macadamian nut farm. the show will future her long time boyfriend john and her son jake. no word on when the 16-episode series will begin or when it will be canceled. >>> might be very entertaining. >> i am sure. >>> she had a love for this country and the government. and now the city wants to honor her. >> she was the youngest victim
mickey rooney wants the law to protect him from his stepson and his stepson's wife. according to court documents, the couple is taking rooney's money verbally abusing him and keeping food and medicine from him. a temporary retraining order was granted money and the conserve have ator was appointed. he won multiple awards including an oscar golden blob and emmy. >>> elizabeth taylor will stay in the hospital for a few more days sidelined by heart trouble. the 78-year-old screen legend...
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the laws need to be changed. i'm working on some things with legislators. >> his family will now pursue a civil case in his death. >>> a teenaged girl is dead and her disabled mother was attacked. police found the bodies. a man who lived above them has been arrested in connection with the attack. the neighbors say the 17-year- old cared for her mother whose legs had to be amputated due to diabetes. debbie remains in critical condition. first-degree murder charges are pending this morning. >>> five minutes after 6:00. a scary finding when it comes to your children and a high right of undetected heart problems. doctors from the university of texas medical school say they have already been saving lives finding at least five children with heart conditions and two others who needed treatment for high blood pressure. they are hooking athe heart problems for kids before it is too late. >> my daughter nicole, 11 years ago in 1998, collapsed on the playing field of her school and died of a sudden cardiac arrest. >> resear
the laws need to be changed. i'm working on some things with legislators. >> his family will now pursue a civil case in his death. >>> a teenaged girl is dead and her disabled mother was attacked. police found the bodies. a man who lived above them has been arrested in connection with the attack. the neighbors say the 17-year- old cared for her mother whose legs had to be amputated due to diabetes. debbie remains in critical condition. first-degree murder charges are pending this...
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they want law makers to increase funding -- transportation needs. they want lawmakers to increase funding. they want to make sure it's not shifted away from the transportation needs. governor is proposing a gas tax hike that we will talk about later next week. >>> police in carroll county are offering $5,000 if you can help them catch a bank robber. this man roped a pnc bank in sykesville tuesday. -- robbed a pnc bank in sykesville on tuesday. if you think you recognize theperson, maybe you recognize the jacket, give police a call. >>> howard county police want to talk to a woman about the discovery of 40 dead animals in her town home. we know she once worked with animals as part of her job. the national aquarium released a statement saying a person of interest in the case used to work at the aquarium. about half of the animals were found in a house freezer which were dead and those who survived didn't have access to water, heat ordered food. >>> today is edgar allen poe's birthday and you hear sherrie johnson because again many people circling outs
they want law makers to increase funding -- transportation needs. they want lawmakers to increase funding. they want to make sure it's not shifted away from the transportation needs. governor is proposing a gas tax hike that we will talk about later next week. >>> police in carroll county are offering $5,000 if you can help them catch a bank robber. this man roped a pnc bank in sykesville tuesday. -- robbed a pnc bank in sykesville on tuesday. if you think you recognize theperson,...
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this year a new law known as jane doe reporting went into effect. it means rape victims can have evidence collected at the hospital without the need to file a police report. >> as of january of 2009, a victim can have evidence collected at the hospital, opens the kit and stores it anonymously until the victim decides whether or not she wants to report. >> reporter: if you or someone you know has been raped, one thing you can do is call turnaround, they will walk you through the process to ensure it's handled properly. 410-828-6390. in the studio, linda so, abc2 news. >>> 6:51. it appears perjury charges against baltimore mayor sheila dixon will not be dropped. a judge refused to dismiss the charges and now the mayor will likely face two trials. the mayor is accused of lying about gifts from her former boyfriend developer ronald lipscomb. she's also accused of stealing gift cards from needy families. she's expected to stand trial on the charges next month. >>> police want to know who damaged 15 school buses in odenton. creating a major delay for the
this year a new law known as jane doe reporting went into effect. it means rape victims can have evidence collected at the hospital without the need to file a police report. >> as of january of 2009, a victim can have evidence collected at the hospital, opens the kit and stores it anonymously until the victim decides whether or not she wants to report. >> reporter: if you or someone you know has been raped, one thing you can do is call turnaround, they will walk you through the...
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, and it will be based on what officers see, just like other laws. the new law fines drivers $500 if they're caught writing or sending text messages while driving behind the wheel. >>> the cleveland browns might consider relocating to baltimore again. that's a bad team, isn't it? first and ten they run a quarterback sneak. he has a quarterback controversy in cleveland. meanwhile we are in pleasant leg, aren't we entertained? i mean honestly we have never had such an exciting offense to watch. after all these years of letting the defense set the tone. here comes cam cameron, don't you think the defense is noticing? the ravens are 34-3 winners. pittsburgh losses, our focus is on sunday, this is the test against the new england patriots. joe cool had another great day, huh? >>> baltimoreian who is the ceo of los angeles dodgers knows about business. he was the cheapest guy in town that sold us tves, we've heard about baseball teams holding bat days and involved days to get the fans out. knitting nights? >> listen to this, instead of giving away t-shirts
, and it will be based on what officers see, just like other laws. the new law fines drivers $500 if they're caught writing or sending text messages while driving behind the wheel. >>> the cleveland browns might consider relocating to baltimore again. that's a bad team, isn't it? first and ten they run a quarterback sneak. he has a quarterback controversy in cleveland. meanwhile we are in pleasant leg, aren't we entertained? i mean honestly we have never had such an exciting offense to...
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for the first time ever, three women will be part of deciding the law of the land. >>> chilling call. the connecticut shooter leaves behind an angry charge of racism. >> so i took it into my own hands and handled the problem. i wish i could have gotten more of the people. >> his reeling company tonight says that is not true. >>> pregnancy pounds. could the risk of obesity begin before your child is born? >>> and, what works? unemployed people get a hope, a prayer and a job. it's the american heart. >>> and here we are here in washington on the day a new voice joins the supreme court. elena kagan, the third woman currently on the court. a woman with a reputation for holding her own in any room, and our jonathan karl is right here to tell us about the big vote right over there on capitol hill. and i want to know what happens, when a new justice dons the robe for the first time. >> reporter: it's a big day here. in all of american history, the senate has confirmed only 112 jus d hiss and even if you include sandra day o'connor, only four of them have been women. >> the tally is 63-37. el
for the first time ever, three women will be part of deciding the law of the land. >>> chilling call. the connecticut shooter leaves behind an angry charge of racism. >> so i took it into my own hands and handled the problem. i wish i could have gotten more of the people. >> his reeling company tonight says that is not true. >>> pregnancy pounds. could the risk of obesity begin before your child is born? >>> and, what works? unemployed people get a hope, a...
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she spoke with her brother-in- law by telephone while he ored aboard the inter-- orbited abore the international space station. -- aboard the international space station. the chief of staff says giffords understands what is being said and has been providing short verbal responses. giffords was shot in the head on january 8th. >>> jury selection is being expected to begin in the case of a man accused of stabbing his pregnant wife to death. he will stand trial for the 2008 death of his wife outside of a baltimore courthouse. the 28-year-old veronica william was testifying her husband hurt her and was granted a temporary protective order. when she left courtroom he began to slash her and she died three days later. >>> the baltimore city police commissioner will speak today in annapolis to push for tougher gun penalties. he is likely to use an areynold case of road rage. police say a combination of road rage and alcohol and possibly even a fight over a woman may have led to the shooting in the 200 block of east saratoga street. s.w.a.t. officers were monitoring nightclubs when they say man came by i
she spoke with her brother-in- law by telephone while he ored aboard the inter-- orbited abore the international space station. -- aboard the international space station. the chief of staff says giffords understands what is being said and has been providing short verbal responses. giffords was shot in the head on january 8th. >>> jury selection is being expected to begin in the case of a man accused of stabbing his pregnant wife to death. he will stand trial for the 2008 death of his...
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under federal law, attacking someone because of their religion is considered a hate crime. >> nobody has the right to assault another individual based upon their religious beliefs. >> reporter: in addition to restraining men and women and cutting their hair, federal prosecutors say mullef forced members to sleep for days at a time in a chicken coop. he also, the fbi claims, has been counselling the married women in the clan to cleanse them of the devil with acts of sexual intimacy. >> the amish people are living in fear. >> reporter: now with these arrests, if the fbi case is true, prayers may have been answered. pierre thomas, abc news, washington. >>> last night, we told you about two new accusers, both under the age of 28, who say former penn state football coach jerry sandusky sexually abused them. and today, we learned that one of the accusers is a member of sandusky's family. his lawyer calls the allegations unfounded, adding that one of the claims stems from a sandusky family dispute. >>> we also learned today the country superstars sugarland are being sued for their role in t
under federal law, attacking someone because of their religion is considered a hate crime. >> nobody has the right to assault another individual based upon their religious beliefs. >> reporter: in addition to restraining men and women and cutting their hair, federal prosecutors say mullef forced members to sleep for days at a time in a chicken coop. he also, the fbi claims, has been counselling the married women in the clan to cleanse them of the devil with acts of sexual intimacy....
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realizing that this was an attack on our soldier, law enforcement personnel, potentially other personnel as well. there's also a sense of uncertainty, not knowing exactly how many patients we would receive. what type of injuries they may have. and then also trying to gather what resources we have and what we need to do to enact, get the appropriate resources to take care of these people. >> you've had a long and hard day and we thank you for joining us. thanks very much. >> thank you. >> emergency room physician at the hospital here. we're going to take a break. when we come back, my co-anchor, cynthia mcfadden, will have an exclusive interview with a man who was a former chaplain here at ft. hood and who knew the alleged gunman. ♪ [ researcher ] if you're using the leading sensitivity toothpaste, you may be missing some of the protection you need for a healthy mouth. with crest pro-health toothpastes, you don't need to make that trade-off. [ female announcer ] crest pro-health is the first and only toothpaste that protects against sensitivity and all these areas dentists check most. â
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101 stairborne about the return state side she was the afghanistan mission they adopted by military law were not allowed to bring home. >> it was very very young. they would have left it there, it would have never made it. >> reporter: alley, corporal michael called his mother in kentucky and asked for help. >> the shipping cost to get the dog from afghanistan to new york was total of $2500 that we had to raise. >> reporter: they raised the money. and alley arrived in this brave new world two weeks before the soldiers came home. pilots flew alley and other dog from new york to west virginia and then to louisville where corporal's mother was waiting. jerry is proud to help reunite rescue pets with returning soldiers. >> we are helping them out. you are my hero. i'm like we are doing our part you guys are the heros. >> reporter: corporal lemons and the other soldiers of the 101 stcame home to a heros welcome at fort campbell kentucky, his moe was there and so was the rest of his family and so was his dog that traveled so far. >> she is very important to everybody. in places like that you
101 stairborne about the return state side she was the afghanistan mission they adopted by military law were not allowed to bring home. >> it was very very young. they would have left it there, it would have never made it. >> reporter: alley, corporal michael called his mother in kentucky and asked for help. >> the shipping cost to get the dog from afghanistan to new york was total of $2500 that we had to raise. >> reporter: they raised the money. and alley arrived in...
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now your mother-in-law is hospitalized." one mother even wrote about the son who has idolized tiger woods for 14 years. "i asked him what he thought. he said, 'mom, don't even ask me that question. he makes me sick.'" fans torn, publicly. tiger woods and his family, privately. as the tweets, the texts and the talk continues. david muir, abc news, new york. >>> and coming up, u.s. soldiers reunited with the four-footed friend that they rescued in battle. what's that website your friend mentioned? retirementredzone.com? that's it, from prudential. she talked to her financial advisor about what she learned there. said it really helped her get back on track. i like that. (announcer) help get your plan back on track. watch our educational video at retirement redzone.com, the site for the critical years before and after retirement. maybe i can retire after all. now you're talking. (announcer) click retirementredzone.com. then talk to your financial professional. that's when i'd had it with heartburn. the guy was hilarious. but i w
now your mother-in-law is hospitalized." one mother even wrote about the son who has idolized tiger woods for 14 years. "i asked him what he thought. he said, 'mom, don't even ask me that question. he makes me sick.'" fans torn, publicly. tiger woods and his family, privately. as the tweets, the texts and the talk continues. david muir, abc news, new york. >>> and coming up, u.s. soldiers reunited with the four-footed friend that they rescued in battle. what's that...
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the health care law is tremendously unpopular. with a new high of 51% of americans viewing it unfavorably and new low of 34% approving of it. and diane as for the political ramifications of this with the decision possibly coming down in the middle of the presidential election campaign season, white house officials say they're confident that the supreme court will uphold the constitutionality of the law but they argue with some positive spin f they do strike it down, it could give democrats a rallying cry for the november elections, giving democrats something to fight for. that's their optimistic view of a possible defeat. diane? >> okay, jake, just to make it clear you're not just sunning yourself on the beach, i'll tell everyone why you are in hawaii tonight. >> reporter: no. >> jake is traveling with the president, who attended the asia pacific economic cooperation conference and we always love looking at the so-called family photos of world leaders but look at something different. what's missing? the traditional attire from the
the health care law is tremendously unpopular. with a new high of 51% of americans viewing it unfavorably and new low of 34% approving of it. and diane as for the political ramifications of this with the decision possibly coming down in the middle of the presidential election campaign season, white house officials say they're confident that the supreme court will uphold the constitutionality of the law but they argue with some positive spin f they do strike it down, it could give democrats a...
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you law has been challenged but efforts failed each time n2009 maryland-- each time. in 2009 maryland -- supporters packed the chambers including first lady katie o'malley. >> it's a good day when we pass this because all our citizens can have the same rights i have. >> we want to live our lives. so let us just go live our lives and be happy. that's all we ask. >> reporter: now governor marten o'malley has said -- martin o'malley says he will sign the bill. coming up, we will look at what opponents have to say and other steps that need to be taken before this passes into law. but in the meantime, let's look at the facebook fan page to see what you have to say. tom says, i would have no problem voting for this issue. then kevin says, marriage was made to be between a man and a woman. so we want to hear what you haveto say. log on to the facebook fan page and sound off about the issue. sherrie johnson, abc2 news. >> thanks. >>> time is 6:04. baltimore city police officers are being shuffled around to make up for the officers charged in an extortion kate. fourteen others
you law has been challenged but efforts failed each time n2009 maryland-- each time. in 2009 maryland -- supporters packed the chambers including first lady katie o'malley. >> it's a good day when we pass this because all our citizens can have the same rights i have. >> we want to live our lives. so let us just go live our lives and be happy. that's all we ask. >> reporter: now governor marten o'malley has said -- martin o'malley says he will sign the bill. coming up, we will...
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. >> reporter: under nevada state law, before a casino can open, it must be put through its paces with big money and actors to check how the books are balanced. >> double down? okay. >> reporter: i bellied up for a few hands of blackjack. remember, none of the money is actually real. thank you. check this out. i'm going to tip her $100. thank you. this is where mgm and dubai world hope to make their money back. bringing in hundreds of millions of dollars annually in gaming. still, the question about city center persists. does the town really need another huge hotel right now? >> i think what the town didn't need was just another themed hotel. i think what the town needed was to find a way to go in a slightly new direction in order to attract people who aren't coming here. >> reporter: even in the middle of a steep downturn, mgm projects las vegas will see 38 million visitors in 2010, and the bet is that they'll be attracted to the stunning new city center, and its four hotels, casino, high end shopping complex and 42 restaurants and bars. just because you open the doors doesn't mean yo
. >> reporter: under nevada state law, before a casino can open, it must be put through its paces with big money and actors to check how the books are balanced. >> double down? okay. >> reporter: i bellied up for a few hands of blackjack. remember, none of the money is actually real. thank you. check this out. i'm going to tip her $100. thank you. this is where mgm and dubai world hope to make their money back. bringing in hundreds of millions of dollars annually in gaming....
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a federal judge ruled part of the reform law unconstitutional. as john hennedrin. >> reporter: , the case could wind up in the supreme court. >> reporter: a federal judge decision in virginia could put the president's signature program on life support. >> the case is -- case is not about health insurance. it's not about health care. it's about liberty. and the judge said as much in his order. >> reporter: the judge hudson appointed by george w. bush ruse the mandate forcing individuals to buy health insurance is-counsels tuesdayal. >> if we cross the line now the unconstitutional line where the government can for us to buy private product and say it's for our own good, then we will give the government the power to force us to buy other products. cars, gym memberships, and asparagus. >> reporter: white house response, virginia's decision is a minority view with judges having dismissed 13 earlier lawsuits against the health care law. >> we are confident it's constitutional and quite frankly of the three courts that surrendered -- rendered decisions
a federal judge ruled part of the reform law unconstitutional. as john hennedrin. >> reporter: , the case could wind up in the supreme court. >> reporter: a federal judge decision in virginia could put the president's signature program on life support. >> the case is -- case is not about health insurance. it's not about health care. it's about liberty. and the judge said as much in his order. >> reporter: the judge hudson appointed by george w. bush ruse the mandate...
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he is expected to sign that into law today. as the president leans to the middle, he appears to be gaining traction. >> the door is open a crack now. and there -- everyone is heave with a better sense of the other side than we saw the past two years. that's from the gut but he has to make the first move. >> reporter: the new year will bring chances for compromise on spending and even government transparency. but critics are pounding the president on the 9/11 first responders bill. he has not publically championed for the passage and is set to be voted on following the start treaty. abc news. >> it's 5:41. state says it's an effort to make maryland wineries more competitive but it would benefit you too. how you may get wine delivered to your front door. >>> forced evacuations in retirement community. we might tell you about that ahead. first, we want to go out to the mta where we find kirk. >> reporter: good morning. a few diversions on the buses, the 22 at bank and highland. the 30 bus with a diversion at edmonton and swan due
he is expected to sign that into law today. as the president leans to the middle, he appears to be gaining traction. >> the door is open a crack now. and there -- everyone is heave with a better sense of the other side than we saw the past two years. that's from the gut but he has to make the first move. >> reporter: the new year will bring chances for compromise on spending and even government transparency. but critics are pounding the president on the 9/11 first responders bill....
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tomorrow in annapolis, house law makers will talk about proposed mva fee hikes. when you buy a car, you have to get a title. that title would go up from $50 to $100. the vanity tags from 25 to $50. all the hikes could raise roughly $60 million to help highways and return cash the governor chopped off from schools. >>> also in annapolis tomorrow, the governor plans to hold a news conference to talk about offshore wind power. he wants the state utilities to enter long-term contracts to buy energy generated by turbines which would spin off the coast of maryland by 2016. he is hoping the general assembly will take action on a bill before it finishes its work in three weeks. >>> the mega millions jack spot climbed to 24 -- jackpot climbed to 244 million dollars. if someone from maryland wins, it would be the biggest jackpot winner state history. the cash out value is just 155 million. that drawing is tonight. so good luck. >> what would you buy me? >>> now maryland's most powerful doppler radar and the forecast certified most accurate by weatherate. >> march 22nd. we
tomorrow in annapolis, house law makers will talk about proposed mva fee hikes. when you buy a car, you have to get a title. that title would go up from $50 to $100. the vanity tags from 25 to $50. all the hikes could raise roughly $60 million to help highways and return cash the governor chopped off from schools. >>> also in annapolis tomorrow, the governor plans to hold a news conference to talk about offshore wind power. he wants the state utilities to enter long-term contracts to...
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there's no brakes. >> reporter: saylor's brother-in-law called 911 from the backseat as the car raced out of control. >> okay, and you don't have the ability to like turn the vehicle off or anything? >> we're approaching the intersection. we're approaching the intersection. hold on. pray. >> reporter: all four people in the runaway car died, after the lexus hit a vehicle, crashed into an 'em bankment and burst into flames. in tokyo, the president of toyota formally apologized. "i offer my deepest condolences," he said. toyota quickly said it had found the problem. the wrong sized all weather rubber floor mat in the car was pushed forward and caught the gas pedal like this, holding it down. the company ordered a huge floor mat recall for 3.8 million cars. and the federal government urged consumers to follow toyota's recommendation. "i can't begin to express my remor remorse," said the toyota president. what he did not say, but what people at his company know, is there have been plenty of accidents and incidents involving runaway toyotas which the drivers insist it had nothing to do wit
there's no brakes. >> reporter: saylor's brother-in-law called 911 from the backseat as the car raced out of control. >> okay, and you don't have the ability to like turn the vehicle off or anything? >> we're approaching the intersection. we're approaching the intersection. hold on. pray. >> reporter: all four people in the runaway car died, after the lexus hit a vehicle, crashed into an 'em bankment and burst into flames. in tokyo, the president of toyota formally...
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the technology will always move faster than the law. and if people want their content illegally that badly, they will find a way. >> reporter: how easy is it to find copywrited movies and other content online? we're going to turn to an expert, 15-year-old sasha. you're in ninth grade? >> uh-huh. >> reporter: we're going to set you a task. can you find "mission impossible," the one in movie theaters right now. we're going to run a block. it took him less than 30 seconds to find dozens of offshore sites. this one's swedish. this one's dutch. finding a way to stop that that will please everyone may well be mission impossible. david wright, abc news, san francisco. >>> and today, a lightning bolt from the white house. calling an end to the keystone pipeline, first proposed under the bush administration. it would be 1,700 miles, snaking through 6 states, from canada to texas, carrying oil, creating a lot of jobs. the problem, the underground water in nebraska, which could be contaminated if there was a leak in the line. so, let's bring in ab
the technology will always move faster than the law. and if people want their content illegally that badly, they will find a way. >> reporter: how easy is it to find copywrited movies and other content online? we're going to turn to an expert, 15-year-old sasha. you're in ninth grade? >> uh-huh. >> reporter: we're going to set you a task. can you find "mission impossible," the one in movie theaters right now. we're going to run a block. it took him less than 30...
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it's all part of the health care law. december 7th? i better get goin'! [ male announcer ] medicare open enrollment ends soon. call 1-800-medicare or visit medicare.gov to learn more. [ male announcer ] medicare open enrollment ends soon. sometimes life can be well, a little uncomfortable. but when it's hard or hurts to go to the bathroom, there's dulcolax stool softener. dulcolax stool softener doesn't make you go, it just makes it easier to go. dulcolax stool softener. make yourself comfortable. >>> news tonight about a staple of our thanksgiving meal, the sweet potato. it turns out the orange flesh on the inside of that potato is being credited with preventing blindness and actually saving thousands of lives. abc's dr. richard besser in west africa. >> reporter: for these mothers in rule west africa, good reason to give thanks. not turkeys or cranberries, but a new crop in their village's farm. an orange sweet potato. these two look the same. this native one, when you cut it open, is white inside. this new one that was introduced is orange. that color
it's all part of the health care law. december 7th? i better get goin'! [ male announcer ] medicare open enrollment ends soon. call 1-800-medicare or visit medicare.gov to learn more. [ male announcer ] medicare open enrollment ends soon. sometimes life can be well, a little uncomfortable. but when it's hard or hurts to go to the bathroom, there's dulcolax stool softener. dulcolax stool softener doesn't make you go, it just makes it easier to go. dulcolax stool softener. make yourself...
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the new healthcare law lets us crack down on criminals and win against fraud. making medicare stronger. and speaking of winning... [ man 2 ] not again! [ man ] learn more at stopmedicarefraud.gov. >>> as you know, we're here in arizona, which has been so hard-hit by foreclosure. the third-highest foreclosure rate in the nation. but we heard about one little cul-de-sac in one neighborhood, where some incredible families are giving us all a lesson in helping each other hold on. two families, just friends, neighbors on the street. now, a family for these times. >> our house was foreclosed on, and it -- in going to all the neighbors we went face to face, because it is a very close-knit community, and everyone was just so gracious and all they cared about was keeping our family safe. >> reporter: after michael lost his job as a stockbroker, at the beginning of june, he and his family moved in with the largers a few houses away. can you keep a friendship doing this? >> we worked out the details, if you will. we talked about it. we said, we're not each other's babysit
the new healthcare law lets us crack down on criminals and win against fraud. making medicare stronger. and speaking of winning... [ man 2 ] not again! [ man ] learn more at stopmedicarefraud.gov. >>> as you know, we're here in arizona, which has been so hard-hit by foreclosure. the third-highest foreclosure rate in the nation. but we heard about one little cul-de-sac in one neighborhood, where some incredible families are giving us all a lesson in helping each other hold on. two...
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. >> we know that we have the law, the incredible people you see behind you, and so many more on our side. thank you. >> reporter: prop 8 supporters say traditional marriage needs to be protected. and that children are better off with biological parents. >> marriage is a state jurisdiction. the voters have said, twice now, keep marriage only for a man and a woman. >> reporter: but this same-sex couple wasted no time rushing to get married, moments after the ruling. >> and we're here to ask for a marriage license. >> reporter: now, despite this victory for same-sex couples, they can't get married yet. they still have to wait to see if the judge is going to allow gay marriage to resume during the appeals process. in los angeles, don guevara, abc news. rob and vinita, back to you. >>> california's republican governor, arnold schwarzenegger, a has said, he supports gay marriage. but he will abide by the will of the voters and the courts. in a statement yesterday, schwarzenegger said, this decision affirms the full, legal protections and safeguards i believe everyone deserves. it is a rul
. >> we know that we have the law, the incredible people you see behind you, and so many more on our side. thank you. >> reporter: prop 8 supporters say traditional marriage needs to be protected. and that children are better off with biological parents. >> marriage is a state jurisdiction. the voters have said, twice now, keep marriage only for a man and a woman. >> reporter: but this same-sex couple wasted no time rushing to get married, moments after the ruling....
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a law in california gives young people a chance for a do-over. it allows anyone under the age of 18 to remove online content they have posted. it protects teens from being haunted by impulsive decisions. the law doesn't cover images and information that are posted about a teen by other people. >>> when we come back, caffeine and kids. a new eye-opening study about what caffeine does to teenage brains. >>> and of course, a driver loses control during a race. google, what is gl ? glossophobia, is the fear of public speaking. ♪ ♪ the only thing we have to fear is... fear itself. ♪ ♪ i asked my husband to pay our bill, and he forgot. you have the it card and it's your first time missing a payment, so there's no late fee. really? yep! so is your husband off the hook? no. he went out for milk last week and came back with a puppy. hold it. hold it. hold it. at discover, we treat you like you'd treat you. get payment forgiveness. the intense ache made it hard to do the things that i wanted. my doctor diagnosed it as fibromyalgia -- thought to be
a law in california gives young people a chance for a do-over. it allows anyone under the age of 18 to remove online content they have posted. it protects teens from being haunted by impulsive decisions. the law doesn't cover images and information that are posted about a teen by other people. >>> when we come back, caffeine and kids. a new eye-opening study about what caffeine does to teenage brains. >>> and of course, a driver loses control during a race. google, what is gl...
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. >> campbell's assessment is being adopted by law enforcement agencies all over the country. 70 jurisdictions in the state of maryland alone. >> these questions are pointed. has it made threats of suicide. are there threats in violence escalating? it really gives kind of a map to the abuser and the officer, correct? >> certain factors, you know, show a higher likelihood of escalation to a lethal incident and that's what those questions are designed to illicit. >> thanks to a grant, the baltimore city police department is using campbell's assessment test. it is currently a pilot program in the north eastern district, but after almost five months. 20% of women they've seen already received counseling. a direct product of officers checking off a yes versus no. >> you could go to the call and it could be a domestic related call. but when you start going through the series of questions, there's a lot more history. >> history, risk, immediate danger. a painful realization, but one domestic abuse victims will tell you is an essential corner stone to rebuild a life. >> deep down inside, i still loved
. >> campbell's assessment is being adopted by law enforcement agencies all over the country. 70 jurisdictions in the state of maryland alone. >> these questions are pointed. has it made threats of suicide. are there threats in violence escalating? it really gives kind of a map to the abuser and the officer, correct? >> certain factors, you know, show a higher likelihood of escalation to a lethal incident and that's what those questions are designed to illicit. >> thanks...
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. >> reporter: his attorney told us he invoked florida's controversial stand your ground law, offering a way for someone to defend themselves when they feel their life is threatened. >> what that means is that the state must go forward and be able to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt. so it makes the case in general more difficult than a normal criminal case. >> sound off! >> trayvon! >> reporter: meantime, it's a city on the edge. protesters demanding zimmerman's arrest blockated the police station, forcing it to close for several hours. >> are we in a kindling box? sure. >> reporter: george, tonight, we spoke to george zimmerman's attorney who says he's not at all surprised that she desrided to side step the grand jury, saying she haze reputation of being a fair and tough prosecutor and he's hopeful she'll decide not to prosecute. that's still a possibility. >> matt gutman, thanks so much. more than $9 million bail each for the men who are charged with three counts of first-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder. prosecutors are still trying to determine if the shoot
. >> reporter: his attorney told us he invoked florida's controversial stand your ground law, offering a way for someone to defend themselves when they feel their life is threatened. >> what that means is that the state must go forward and be able to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt. so it makes the case in general more difficult than a normal criminal case. >> sound off! >> trayvon! >> reporter: meantime, it's a city on the edge. protesters demanding...
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not to mention 80% of my household if you count mill mother-in-law. and i always count my mother-in-law. >> reporter: but no one knows more than the president that women could decide this election. we saw it in the hbo mu veal "game change," about his last challenger, senator john mccain. >> and we have to close the gender gap. >> how bald is the gap? >> it's fatal. >> reporter: so in addition to the obama campaign hammering mitt romney on economic fairness, the president weighed in on this week's big controversy. whether the all-male augusta golf club should admit the new female ceo of ibm, a main sponsor of this week's pga masters. the white house says the president believes women should be allowed to join. and mitt romney quickly agreed. >> certainly, if i were a member and if i were at, if i could run augusta, which isn't likely to happen, but of course i'd have women there. >> reporter: the romney campaign has an eye on the women's vote and using the candidate's wife ann as a prominent campaign surroga surrogate. >> she reports to me regularly th
not to mention 80% of my household if you count mill mother-in-law. and i always count my mother-in-law. >> reporter: but no one knows more than the president that women could decide this election. we saw it in the hbo mu veal "game change," about his last challenger, senator john mccain. >> and we have to close the gender gap. >> how bald is the gap? >> it's fatal. >> reporter: so in addition to the obama campaign hammering mitt romney on economic...
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today the president will sign into a law the healthy hunger free kid act. >> in this new law, it's going to expand the school lunch program and it will set new standard for the quality of school meals. we have the details. >> reporter: this is how we itcally think of school lunch. mystery meat, cookies, all the fattening goodies you can think of. but tomorrow when the president signs a new law raising standards, school lunches will change. sugar and fats will make way for fruits and vegetables. not everyone is happy with the changes. >> even though a third of american kids are obese or overweight, the new standard have a a lot of critics who argue this is the nanny state run amuck. >> who should be make the decisions when you eat in schools choice and everything. should it be government or the parents? it should be the parents. >> reporter: yes. >> yes. usda will be the doughnut czar in american schools. >> reporter: experts say it's time to change the menu. existing standards on snacks are 40 years old. for instance, popsicles are considered junk food. a dove bar is not. seltzer water i
today the president will sign into a law the healthy hunger free kid act. >> in this new law, it's going to expand the school lunch program and it will set new standard for the quality of school meals. we have the details. >> reporter: this is how we itcally think of school lunch. mystery meat, cookies, all the fattening goodies you can think of. but tomorrow when the president signs a new law raising standards, school lunches will change. sugar and fats will make way for fruits and...
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some law enforcement experts say it was an appropriate use. protesters who had locked arms and refused an order to leave. >> they did not comply and the police officers were empowered to use force and did just that but nothing compared to what we've seen in other situations where batons are swinging and people's heads are being split open. >> reporter: today the chancellor of the university apologized. >> i feel horrible for what happened on friday. >> reporter: now in spite of growing calls for the chancellor to resign she said today she plans to stay on the job and it appears the number of students plan to stray on this plaza. a handful just directed some tents. >> thanks very much. >>> we have a major announcement in the penn state child abuse scandal. they tapped louis freeh to run its investigation into the allegations against former assistant football coach jerry sandusky. freeh said his investigation will reach back as far as 1975 to look for evidence that anyone at the university knew that sandusky was abusing children. >>> overseas no
some law enforcement experts say it was an appropriate use. protesters who had locked arms and refused an order to leave. >> they did not comply and the police officers were empowered to use force and did just that but nothing compared to what we've seen in other situations where batons are swinging and people's heads are being split open. >> reporter: today the chancellor of the university apologized. >> i feel horrible for what happened on friday. >> reporter: now in...
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should children under the age of 18 be turned away from tanning beds, or does the strict new law go too far? >>> and, shoes optional. why do the jonas brothers go bear foot for a day? heather graham and demi, too. meet the man who inspired them, our "person of the week." >>> good evening. as we come on the air tonight, congress and the white house are playing a high stakes game of chicken that could lead to the first government shutdown in more than 15 years. that countdown clock in times square shows just how close we are without a last minute deal, consequences effecting every american begin to cascade as midnight. and there are so many. for our military serves overseas, everyone waiting for a tax refound and the 800,000 federal workers. this story is changing by the minute, so, let's go to jake tapper at the white house with the latest. >> reporter: good evening george. well, there are two outstanding issues. one, about $5 billion. and a $3.8 trillion budget, that is about one-tenth of one percent. the other big issue, of course, funding planned parenthood. this may be the last group
should children under the age of 18 be turned away from tanning beds, or does the strict new law go too far? >>> and, shoes optional. why do the jonas brothers go bear foot for a day? heather graham and demi, too. meet the man who inspired them, our "person of the week." >>> good evening. as we come on the air tonight, congress and the white house are playing a high stakes game of chicken that could lead to the first government shutdown in more than 15 years. that...
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. >> reporter: and she remained undaunted, when she failed law school entrance exams twice. when she had an idea to turn those carved-up pantyhose into specialty underwear, a lot of stores rejected her. her best friend and roommate, laura pooley, cheered her on. >> she was a schoolteacher. and she would come home from work. blakely, you know you're going to change the world. and she'd fall back on my bed and say that. and i'd say, i sell fax machines. and she'd say, i know. but it's your destiny. >> reporter: and then, just as spanx was taking off, more tragedy. laura died, hit by a car. >> there's always these monumental things that happened to me throughout the spanx journey, on the anniversary of her passing. and it brings me comfort. i feel like she's winking at me, saying i'm watching you. >> reporter: and reminding her, to look for the gift in everything. and to head for the horizon. >> people have million-dollar and billion-dollar ideas daily. and you have to trust your gut and go for it. and if you fail at it, that's great. i mean, you know? i wish i was there to hig
. >> reporter: and she remained undaunted, when she failed law school entrance exams twice. when she had an idea to turn those carved-up pantyhose into specialty underwear, a lot of stores rejected her. her best friend and roommate, laura pooley, cheered her on. >> she was a schoolteacher. and she would come home from work. blakely, you know you're going to change the world. and she'd fall back on my bed and say that. and i'd say, i sell fax machines. and she'd say, i know. but it's...
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it was probably one of the best examples of teamwork in law enforcement that i have seen. >> i'm just so sad that she suffered for so long. >> i'm lisa ling for "nightline" in berkeley, california. >> and there's a final grim note to this story. police in pittsburgh, california, have issued a warrant to search the now infamous home of phillip garrido to see if there's a link between him and a string of murders of prostitutes in the early 1990's. thanks to lisa ling for that report and this extraordinary story. >>> when we come back, how a community is coping with the loss of their beloved high school football coach. ♪ i always feel like (announcer) it's right here, it's easy... ♪ somebody's watching me. ...it's the money you could be saving with geico. ♪ who's watching? ♪ tell me who's watching. !(muffled music), (announcer) it's right here, it's easy... "♪ i always feel like somebody's watching me. ♪ it's the money you could be saving with geico. ♪ [ tires screech ] [ female announcer ] sometimes, you can get so much out of so little. the same is true with bath tissue t
it was probably one of the best examples of teamwork in law enforcement that i have seen. >> i'm just so sad that she suffered for so long. >> i'm lisa ling for "nightline" in berkeley, california. >> and there's a final grim note to this story. police in pittsburgh, california, have issued a warrant to search the now infamous home of phillip garrido to see if there's a link between him and a string of murders of prostitutes in the early 1990's. thanks to lisa ling...
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and the election law. not good enough, said this defiant crowd in cairo. this moment was a week in the making, a week of steadily mounting pressure from people on the streets and leaders around the world. president obama dispatched former ambassador to egypt, frank wisner, to deliver a message directly to mubarak, not to seek re-election. the rallies reached a tipping point today, they called it the march of millions, a sweeping sea of people flooding into cairo's city center. and as the poured in this morning, they were in no mood to compromise. >> in the shadow of one of the statues of one of their greatest liberation leaders. on this main bridge across the nile, you can see tense of thousands of people just walking. bridges became parking lots as people abandoned their cars to start walking. at times, we were almost swallowed up by the thickening crowd. some came prepared for the worst. >> i got towels for my nose. i got my will written yesterday. >> reporter: you got your will written? >> i wrote my wi
and the election law. not good enough, said this defiant crowd in cairo. this moment was a week in the making, a week of steadily mounting pressure from people on the streets and leaders around the world. president obama dispatched former ambassador to egypt, frank wisner, to deliver a message directly to mubarak, not to seek re-election. the rallies reached a tipping point today, they called it the march of millions, a sweeping sea of people flooding into cairo's city center. and as the poured...
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law enforcement. >> brian, thanks. as you well know, there are a lot of different kind of muslim communities in europe. we asked our lama hasan to wonder into an arab-speaking community in paris and just tell us what the newspapers are saying there. >> reporter: one of the main newspapers has the story on the front page. the headline reads "london and washington warn of terrorist attacks in europe." earlier today, i spoke with several people at paris' main mosque. the overcall feeling was best summed up by one muslim woman who said she is scared paris will be targeted and if so everyone will be impacted, including muslims. >> lama hasan reporting from paris. as you know, americans in europe were told to be watchful. so did they do it today? and how were they watchful? david muir spent the day on the streets of london. david. >> reporter: we have been traveling through london, talking with so many americans visiting the sites here. you can see big ben over my shoulder. at so many of these sites, it wasn't massive new se
law enforcement. >> brian, thanks. as you well know, there are a lot of different kind of muslim communities in europe. we asked our lama hasan to wonder into an arab-speaking community in paris and just tell us what the newspapers are saying there. >> reporter: one of the main newspapers has the story on the front page. the headline reads "london and washington warn of terrorist attacks in europe." earlier today, i spoke with several people at paris' main mosque. the...